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On Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a tough defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. They led for most of the game, but still lost, following a big defensive play from Giannis Antetokounmpo on his teammate, C.J. McCollum. With only 15 seconds left, The Greek Freak completed a clutch steal on the former Most Improved […]

Since the start of the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has turned a lot of heads with his stellar performances. He has been on a tear, and producing astounding numbers of 38.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game, proving further that he is one of the best players in the NBA today. Saturday […]

During the offseason, Kobe Bryant dared Giannis Antetokounmpo to win this season’s Most Valuable Player award. And after three games, it appears that the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is taking the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s challenge to heart. However, that’s not the only headline-grabber involving Antetokounmpo’s name as his father passed away late September in Milwaukee. […]

Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, Kobe Bryant challenged Giannis Antetokounmpo to win his first Most Valuable Player award. At just 22 years old, many players around the league like LeBron James and Kevin Durant know how special Antetokounmpo can be. In their first matchup of the season, Antetokounmpo finished with 34 points, eight rebounds, […]

Throughout his NBA career, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been showing that he is going to be a star in the league for years to come. His length, athleticism, and impressive all-around game has earned him the nickname “The Greek Freak,” as he has continued to complete highlight-worthy plays in almost every game he plays in. That […]

Through his first four seasons, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued to ascend into becoming most promising star in the NBA. Along the way, he has already garnered high praise from many of his colleagues across the league. One of which is Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, who recently stated during a Q&A […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

Despite being in one of the smallest markets in the nation, the Milwaukee Bucks have a storied history of hosting some of the best players to ever set foot on the hardwood. Generational talents like the “Big O” Oscar Robertson and the player formerly known as Lew Alcindor helped establish the Bucks as a legitimate […]

Milwaukee Bucks cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo is slated to make his preseason debut tonight against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last two games with the unexpected death of his father; Charles, the team announced. “I think he’s happy,” said head coach Jason Kidd. “This is what he’s worked for all summer, to be able to […]

All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been away from the Milwaukee Bucks after his father, Charles Antetokounmpo passed away on Friday night to take some personal time to deal with the unfortunate situation. Antetokounmpo had announced on social media on Tuesday evening that he would be coming back to the Bucks. I’m coming.. 🙏🏾 — Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father, Charles Antetokounmpo, has died at the age of 54 from a heart attack, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Rick Barrett reports. The Bucks released a statement about Charles’ passing on their official website. The Bucks family is heartbroken about the sudden death of Giannis’ father, Charles. The entire organization, his […]

Proven to be the hottest sneaker free agent available this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a big decision to make coming into this training camp — choosing to remain with Nike or take his name and brand to competitors Adidas or Chinese brand Li-Ning. The Milwaukee Bucks Swiss army knife is coming off his best season […]

There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a very talented player, and has emerged as one of the NBA’s stars of the future. His skill set is very unique, as he can play all five positions on the floor, causing nightmare matchups for opposing coaches. However, he has not been as successful when it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks became one of the first up and coming teams to make the playoffs this year. While bounced in the first round, the 6th seed put up enough of a fight to take a 2-1 lead against the Toronto Raptors. With a rising star in Giannis Antetokounmpo, a ROTY winner, and other high […]

As the start of the regular season nears, sneaker brands are making their final push to impress Giannis Antetokounmpo, the most-coveted sneaker free agent of the season. Antetokounmpo’s deal with Nike is set to expire on Sept. 30, with the Oregon-based company reserving the right to match any incoming offers for his services. The 22-year-old […]

The sneaker wars are getting only that much more fierce with the start of the regular season nearing and no free agent is more attractive at this time than Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Having worn Nike for his entire stint in the NBA, dating back to his international career in Spain, the Greek Freak […]

The thirst for basketball is real in the city of Seattle. Although it’s been nine years since the Seattle Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City, people from Seattle are still not over the loss of their basketball franchise.  In a recent interview with the Players’ Tribune, NBA commissioner Adam Silver hinted that league expansion could lead […]

Earlier this week, former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant took to social media to send out challenges to several prominent professional athletes and music artists. This had incited a response from Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was looking for his own challenge to be handed out by the future Hall of Famer. […]

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant took to social media on Thursday morning to send out several challenges to various professional athletes and music artists. The list included Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, Toronto Raptors All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, rapper Kendrick Lamar, Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix, and Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman. In […]

The Greek basketball federation is not happy, and is in fact looking at the NBA as conspirators setting up its young star Giannis Antetokounmpo to remain unavailable for the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. This accusation prompted the NBA to release a statement saying it has not interfered with the Greek Freak’s status and is completely innocent. “The […]

It was announced earlier this weekend that Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be unable to play in the EuroBasket with the Greek national team due to a knee injury. In light of that, his sudden unavailability has become a red flag to the team given that there was no previous indication about that being […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Eurobasket with a knee injury, according to a statement released on Facebook. Antetokounmpo was slated to play in the tournament for his home nation of Greece. He will still travel to China to attend the tournament. Here was the Greek Freak’s full statement: I want everyone to be […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be in the running to cash in big in his next sneaker endorsement deal. The lanky Milwaukee Bucks forward is making a mere $25,000 a year under Nike to wear his branded sneakers, but they’re a result of a four-year deal he signed with the shoe and apparel brand with the intentions […]

Former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are tied as the early favorites to win the Most Valuable Player award next season, according to SportsInsights. Despite having gone separate ways, each of them ended up as MVPs of their own this past season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard managed to win his first […]

Greece and Montenegro figured in a tightly-contested affair as they prepare for EuroBasket 2017. The Greeks won the exhibition game, 83-81. Captain of the winning team Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his usual all-around force, registering 20 points on 10-of-14 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and three assists. While those numbers would slightly pale in […]

Earlier this offseason, it was announced that Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the captain of the Greece national men’s basketball team. However, John Hobbs of talkbasket.net is reporting that Antetokounmpo will not be able to play in the team’s upcoming Eurobasket games due to a prior commitment to his tour in […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, teams are filling out their rosters in anticipation for training camp. Over the last few years, one of the many traditions leading up to the new season has been NBA 2K releasing player ratings on social media. With Kyrie Irving named NBA 2K18’s cover athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo has released […]

Since July 2013, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokoumpo has represented his country in international competition over the years. According to John Hobbs of Talkbasket.net, the 22-year-old has officially been declared the new captain of the Greek national basketball team: Olympiacos veteran Vangelis Mantzaris has declared that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the new leader of the […]

In his fourth season in the league, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo experienced a breakout season that saw him earn the Most Improved Player award. Despite that, Antetokoumpo stated during an interview that he believes he can capture the award again next season. “If I win the MVP, I can win the Most Improved.” The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a well-deserved offseason after a groundbreaking year with the Milwaukee Bucks, which earned him the Most Improved Player award this past season. But it was only a matter of time before questions about his potential long-term loyalty to his team would come up, drawing comparisons to his friend, Kevin Durant, during […]

Through his first four years, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has developed into one of the risings stars in the league. In complete hindsight, the selection of Antetokounmpo at the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft looks like a huge steal. The Dallas Mavericks were one of the teams in the 14 selections […]

In wake of how things unfolded with the Utah Jazz involving Gordon Hayward leaving to the Boston Celtics, it has shifted the attention toward All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo possibly going the same route with the Milwaukee Bucks once his current deal expires. With all of those speculations beginning to start up around Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s coming out party didn’t go unnoticed during the 2016-17 season, winning the KIA Most Improved Player award during the NBA Awards Show and becoming one of only five players to lead his team in all five major statistical categories. The Greek Freak built on a sensational 2015-16 season to put up career-bests in every […]

It didn’t take freshly-minted NBA champion and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant long to send congratulatory remarks to some of those who took home trophies during the first-ever NBA Awards Show. Durant even offered his praises on ex-OKC Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook in a written post on his YouTube channel, reminding everyone that he had […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Most Improved Player of the 2016-17 season, edging out Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz for the coveted award. Antetokounmpo became only the fifth player in NBA history to lead his team in all the five major statistical categories, putting up career-bests […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]

The United States men’s basketball team has dominated the international game over the last several years regaining their status as the top country in the world. However, it has also put a large target on their backs as the team to beat by every other nation in the world. In light of that, Milwaukee Bucks‘ […]

It is no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged into an NBA player everyone should keep their eyes on the next few years. The Greek Freak elevated his level of play to become an NBA All-Star last season, and it seems his accolades will not be stopping there. Recently, Antetokounmpo expressed his thought on exactly what he is […]